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Our Family’s Experience of the Bilingual-Bicultural Educational Approach

Posted on February 23, 2017 by BC H&V

By Joy Santos The Bilingual-Bicultural educational approach for Deaf children is one where the child uses American Sign Language (ASL) as their first language, and English as their second. This is also known as the Bi-Bi approach, and it is … Continue reading →

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2017 AGM & Parent Evening

Posted on January 28, 2017 by BC H&V

BC Hands & Voices Parent Evening & AGM Monday, March 6, 2017 7:00 – 9:00 pm Free to attend Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well Being Program #300-4211 Kingsway, Burnaby (Attend in person or call-in via Teleconference Line if … Continue reading →

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A Fantastic Blend of Education, Inspiration and Connection – My Experience at the 2017 Hands & Voices Leadership Conference

Posted on January 12, 2017 by BC H&V

By Lee Johnston In September of last year, I was fortunate to be able to attend the 14th annual Hands & Voices Leadership Conference. Since joining BC Hands & Voices a couple of years ago I had heard only glowing … Continue reading →

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What’s In Your Toolbox?

Posted on December 25, 2016 by BC H&V

  By Anja Rosenke When I was growing up, my dad napped every evening after work. Some dads maybe poured themselves a drink, some perhaps watched the evening news, but my dad rested. Every night, same time, same spot. Family … Continue reading →

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Writing Your Family’s Story

Posted on November 19, 2016 by BC H&V

By Jen Gow Kim Sanderson recently spoke to ‘the power of your story’ at the annual Parent Workshop that was co-hosted by BC Hands & Voices, Guide by Your Side, CHAA BC Parent’s Branch and the Family Network for Deaf … Continue reading →

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The Power of Fairies

Posted on October 23, 2016 by BC H&V

by Lee Johnston We run through a similar bedtime routine every night in our house. After dinner and playtime, our two-and-a-half-year-old daughter is given a bath, followed by “milk and book,” as she calls it. Then she snuggles with either … Continue reading →

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Parent Workshop- The Journey- Raising Our Deaf & Hard of Hearing Kids

Posted on September 20, 2016 by BC H&V

Event Title: Parent Workshop – The Journey- Raising Our Deaf & Hard of Hearing Kids Hosts: BC Hands & Voices, Guide By Your Side, CHHA BC Parents’ Branch, Family Network for Deaf Children, Deaf Youth Today Description: The Power of Stories: Kim Sanderson … Continue reading →

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Parent Coffee Night- April 24th

Posted on September 17, 2016 by BC H&V

Please join us for a special coffee night on Monday April 24th, 2017 Special Topic: Deaf Culture (Attend in person or Call-in Via Teleconference Line if you live outside the Metro Vancouver area) We are pleased to have two of our BC Hands … Continue reading →

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Guide By Your Side Program Expands to Include Deaf Hard of Hearing Guides

Posted on August 28, 2016 by BC H&V

by Kim Shauer My name is Kim Shauer and I’m a mom of two terrific daughters, Ashley (11) & Julia (8). Julia was born with a chromosomal condition, which began a journey I had never anticipated – into hearing loss … Continue reading →

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Experiences Traveling with a Deaf Child

Posted on July 28, 2016 by BC H&V

By Joy Santos Traveling was a huge part of my childhood, and it is something that I would like for my daughter, Teanna, to experience in hers. We make travel plans as much as we can, be it quick weekend … Continue reading →

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